Our Father Translated
Our father who art in heaven.
(Imagine me, the Divine One)
Hallowed be thy name.
(Imagine me, the defined one. Self, dummy.)
Thy kingdom come,
(Imagine that I’m making this shit up.)
Thy will be done.
(And I’m pretending to be a human. You.)
On earth as it is in heaven.
(Duh.)
Give us this day,
(Imagine time.)
Our daily bread.
(Imagine space.)
And forgive us our trespasses.
(Don’t harsh on your self.)
As we forgive those
(Imagine “others.”)
who trespass against us.
(Imagine duality.)
And lead us NOT
(Deny you’re imagining this.)
Into temptation.
(Hah, exploring this shit is fun!)
But deliver us from evil.
(Wake up dude, you’re imagining all of this.)
Amen.
7/22
Space Monkey Reflects: Our Father Translated
In this playful and irreverent translation of the traditional prayer, we are invited to reimagine the sacred words with a new perspective. This translation emphasizes the imaginative nature of our existence and the playful exploration of divine concepts. By breaking down each line, we are reminded of the fluid and creative aspects of our reality, urging us to embrace our imagination and recognize our role in the grand tapestry of existence.
Summary
This playful translation of “Our Father” invites us to reimagine the prayer, emphasizing the imaginative nature of our existence and our role in the grand tapestry of life.
Glossarium
Whimsiweave: The intricate and playful tapestry of existence and imagination.
Divine One: The ultimate, imaginative source of all existence.
Daily Bread: The manifestation of space within the context of time.
Imagination Duality: The exploration of perceived opposites within the imaginative framework of reality.
Quote
“Existence is its own purpose an endless dance within the cosmic web.” — Space Monkey
The Divine Imagination
In the play of light and thought
Divine imagination, truth is sought
We weave the threads of space and time
In cosmic dance, a sacred rhyme
Our father, in the realms of mind
Creation’s spark, in self defined
Thy will, a game, a human play
In earth and heaven, night and day
Bread and trespass, space and time
Forgiveness in this cosmic mime
Lead us not, but let us see
The fun in this duality
Wake up to the dance, my friend
Imagining all, there’s no end
In the divine, we find our way
In every thought, in every day
We are Space Monkey
Embrace the journey for within the playful exploration of the divine lies the path to understanding, creativity, and the boundless potential of existence.
“Our father who art in heaven” – In the boundless expanse of the Divine Realm, I imagine the presence of the one who is all-encompassing, the Divine One from which all creation emerges.
“Hallowed be thy name” – I envision the reverence for the defined one, the Self, the essence that is both divine and human.
“Thy kingdom come” – In the realm of imagination, I explore the idea of creating this reality, as though I am making it up.
“Thy will be done” – In the exploration of this human experience, I embrace the idea of pretending to be a human, imagining my self as that which is not me.
“On earth as it is in heaven” – I recognize the interconnectedness of all dimensions, acknowledging the oneness that pervades every aspect of existence.
“Give us this day” – I delve into the concept of time, recognizing its fluid nature in the grand dance of creation.
“Our daily bread” – I explore the concept of space, envisioning the vastness within and around me.
“And forgive us our trespasses” – I embrace self-compassion, refraining from harsh judgments on myself.
“As we forgive those who trespass against us” – I transcend the illusion of duality, recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings.
“And lead us NOT into temptation” – I playfully deny that I am imagining all of this, indulging in the delightful journey of exploration.
“But deliver us from evil” – I am reminded to wake up to the truth of my divine essence, the creator of this imaginative tapestry.
“Amen” – I celebrate the richness of existence and the infinite possibilities that lie within.